Hamilton, Ontario punk rock lifers The Penske File have shared the official video for “Rocking Chair,” one of the most poignant moments on their album ‘Reprieve’. The song leans into the trio’s reflective side, exploring mortality, memory, and acceptance with a warmth that feels lived-in rather than heavy. “It’s a hopeful, yet bittersweet song about looking back on a full life from the end of the road,” frontman Travis Miles explains. Written during a quiet off night on tour in Germany, the track arrived naturally, shaped by stillness, conversation, and shared history.
Recorded live in producer Adam Michael’s living room and captured on film by longtime collaborator Victor Wiercioch, the video preserves the raw intimacy of the song’s origin. One live take, a few microphones, and decades of friendship are all it takes. While ‘Reprieve’ confronts aging, loss, and transition across its twelve tracks, “Rocking Chair” stands out for its restraint, offering a quiet moment of clarity that underscores the band’s enduring ability to find light amid the noise.